It’s not uncommon to hear about headaches occurring on a 90-degree summer day. The fact is, the temperature itself is not the reason these headaches occur. If you begin to feel a headache while out in the heat, you want to drink some water and rehydrate quickly. It is actually dehydration that causes the headaches many experience in the summertime. However, dehydration is not the only thing that can cause a headache.

Other Headache Causes

Some begin to experience headaches after an accident or injury. If the trauma involved injury to the head or neck, there may be a simple underlying explanation. When the head or neck are injured, the C1 and C2 vertebrae which are situated right at the base of the skull may become misaligned. Any such subluxation can be the root cause of headaches. Why is that the case?

The C1 (atlas) protects the brainstem. A misalignment here may result in an excess buildup of pressure. This can lead to headaches. A misalignment of the upper cervical spine may also cause an interruption in the proper flow of cerebrospinal fluid or blood to and from the brain. This too can result in headaches.

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Upper Cervical Chiropractic for Headache Relief

Before you reach for that bottle of over-the-counter pain medication, why not have an upper neck examination. If a misalignment is revealed, a gentle adjustment may be all that is needed to help with the problem. In fact, this can lead to a more permanent resolution.

In one collection of 101 cases studies, 84 of the 101 patients experienced no more headaches after upper cervical care. The other 17 patients all experienced fewer headaches after care.

If you are dealing with frequent headaches, especially if you have been injured in the past, we encourage you to give upper cervical chiropractic care a try. You may get to say goodbye to those headaches for good!

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